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Books and Equipment

Below is a list of recommended equipment, method books and instruments.

• Korg CA-30 chromatic tuner
• Seiko Quartz SQ50-V metronome
• Rubank and Belwin method books
• Alexander Superial or Vandoren reeds (V16/saxophone, V12/clarinet)
• Selmer or Yamaha saxophones
• Buffet or Yamaha clarinets
• Student flutes: Yamaha

• Saxophone Fingering Chart
• Clarinet Fingering Chart
• Flute Fingering Chart

Online Music Vendors

Here are some links to reputable vendors selling the above items. An advantage to buying from larger online stores is that there is often a 45-day window for returns, unlike smaller vendors who allow exchanges only. This is an important consideration when purchasing a musical instrument.

Amazon: amazon.com

Musician's Friend: musiciansfriend.com

Woodwind and Brasswind: wwbw.com

Sam Ash: samash.com